Tennessee § 69-1-201 - Immunity from damages — Exceptions.
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§ 69-1-201. Immunity from damages — Exceptions.
The state of Tennessee, its departments or agencies, or any governmental entity is hereby authorized, as required by the secretary of the army or the chief of engineers for projects for water resource development and conservation or other purposes, to agree to hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction or operation and maintenance of such projects, except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the United States or its contractors. Acts 1988, ch. 617, § 1.
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 69-1-201 cover?
Section 69-1-201 ("Immunity from damages — Exceptions.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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